FIRST NAME
Sonja
Sonja is the 638th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 33,943 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 56 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #638 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
72,126
living · #468
2020 CENSUS
33,943
living · #638
BABIES NAMED SONJA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1906–2025
202537
As a female name, Sonja peaked in 1968, when 1,339 babies were named Sonja (the #222 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #26,357 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
56
living · #26,357
BABIES NAMED SONJA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1938–1973
19739
As a male name, Sonja peaked in 1973, when 9 babies were named Sonja (the #3659 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)